Darnell Randall
Danbury
Summary
Accomplished Catering Manager with a proven track record at Sodexo, adept in event planning proficiency and staff leadership. Spearheaded diverse events, significantly enhancing client retention through exceptional service. Expert in menu development and catering management, blending creativity with efficiency. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments, ensuring seamless event execution.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Mananger
Sodexo
07.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed a diverse range of events including weddings, corporate functions, and special occasions, consistently exceeding client expectations.
- Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Achieved increased client retention rates by providing exceptional customer service throughout the event planning process.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
Catering Events Coordinator
Sodexo
03.2011 - 06.2024
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Freelance Floral Designer
Designs by Nancy
04.2009 - 09.2011
Division Manager
Mrs Blooms
10.2008 - 04.2009
Floral Department Manager
Stew Leonard's
02.2001 - 09.2008
Education
Graphic Design
School of Visual Arts
New York, NYSkills
- Event planning proficiency
- Staff leadership
- Menu development
- Food presentation
- ServSafe manager
- Weddings background
- Catering consultation
- Menu pricing
- Catering management
Timeline
Catering Mananger
Sodexo
07.2024 - Current
Catering Events Coordinator
Sodexo
03.2011 - 06.2024
Freelance Floral Designer
Designs by Nancy
04.2009 - 09.2011
Division Manager
Mrs Blooms
10.2008 - 04.2009
Floral Department Manager
Stew Leonard's
02.2001 - 09.2008
Graphic Design
School of Visual Arts
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